Salary: $11,507.00 - $14,689.00 Monthly
Location : 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA
Job Type: Management
Job Number:
Department: Office of Instructional Services
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Definition
Plans, develops and directs assigned instructional programs. Provides primary leadership for the day-to-day operations of assigned programs. This position is responsible for coordinating all related activities for the District and ensuring that the programs and services demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse student population.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Supervision is provided by the Vice President, Instructional Services.

Supervises assigned faculty, staff and lower-level administrators who are responsible for instructional programs and functions.

Examples of Duties
Supervises and oversees curriculum review, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, evaluation, and program development for assigned programs.

Works closely with division chairs to facilitate a supportive and effective learning environment.

Works closely with the Vice President, Instructional Services, division chairs and faculty to meet the needs of the students and achieve the District's mission through enrollment management, shared governance, developing student learning outcomes, and monitoring success of programs.

Responsible for federal and state reports required for selected funding (e.g. Perkins).

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for programs and reporting.

Promotes shared governance through active participation on assigned committees and task forces and serves as chair of assigned committees.

Member of the Superintendent/President's cabinet.

Provides the executive management team with advice on policies and operational management.

Anticipates, prevents and resolves conflicts and problems in areas of supervision.

Functions as a liaison between educational institutions and districts to ensure the development and maintenance of educational/career pathways.

May serve as Friday evening/Saturday administrator in rotation with other administrators.

Participates in community, state and national organizations and meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The education, training and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

Knowledge of:

Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.

Regulations and funding sources associated with continuing and technical education.

Software applications related to administrative, business, and educational functions.

Education management, including budgeting, grants, auditing accounts, and faculty load accounting.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.

The changing educational needs of the District's diverse student base and the business community in which the District operates.

Emerging technologies used in teaching, learning, and instructional operations.

Changing student populations and the ethnic and cultural diversity within these populations.

Ability to:

Select, develop, direct, supervise, motivate and evaluate faculty and staff.

Establish and maintain a productive and constructive rapport with members of the District's faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Analyze, interpret and explain laws, labor contracts, policies, rules and regulations.

Understand the needs of assigned programs in the context of overall instructional programs and participate with the management team in setting goals and priorities for the District as a whole.

Plan, organize and implement multiple projects and programs and provide updates regarding progress towards completion.

Compile and present narrative and statistical reports in a concise and comprehensive manner.

Direct, coordinate and participate in the preparation of the District budget.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.

Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Requirements:

Education: A Master's Degree in any academic field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: A minimum of three years of managerial experience in a higher education setting
demonstrating leadership.
Additional Information

Additional Information
Salary

The Interim Dean, Instructional Services classification's current salary range is M-46.

Starting salary is from Step 1: $11,507.00 to Step 6: $14,689.00 per month depending upon education and experience.Longevity may apply.
For more information, please refer to the Management Salary Schedule:
Benefits

Robust and comprehensive for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s)
• Basic life/AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life/AD&D insurance
• Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital)
• Flexible spending account
• Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS
• Optional 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators)
• Paid District holidays
• (health, nutrition, exercise activities and workshops)

Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Current resume/curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter of interest that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Transcripts showing all post-secondary course work and completion of required degree(s) must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
• List of three (3) professional references. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant by the noted closing date. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications and any required attachments must be submitted by August 14, 2026 . Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as 'see resume') or missing required documents will not be considered.
The College will tentatively hold interviews in late August or early September 2026.
Travel Reimbursement

Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.
Position Funding

This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.
Robust and comprehensive for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s)
• Basic life/AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life/AD&D insurance
• Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital)
• Flexible spending account
• Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS
• Optional 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators)
• Paid District holidays
• (health, nutrition, exercise activities and workshops)

Note: Substitutes, Professional Experts and Police Cadets are temporary positions and are not eligible for District benefits.
are available on the HR Benefits page.
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I have attached my resume. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your resume.

• Yes
• No

02

I have attached my cover letter. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your documents.

• Yes
• No

03

I have attached my transcripts showing the required coursework. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your transcripts. Note: Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that my application will be considered incomplete if any required sections of the application are not completed and/or if any documents that are required are not attached to my online application by the first review date.

• Yes
• No

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I have provided current contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references including at least one (1) supervisor.

• Yes
• No

06

I have completed all sections of the application including professional references (Statements such as "see resume" will not be acceptable.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question